IT all started 3 years ago when two elegant ladies decided they want to be out there again. Yet, having three kids each of them Maya and Layal who were neighbors and became friends decided to plunge into a very personal business. Layal holds a degree in Graphic design and has over 12 years of experience in design and events organizing. Maya who holds a computer science degree and is experienced in Leadership programs mutates this passion to meet her mommy duties; she has the personal interactive skills that makes you want to create an occasion to have your giveaways and chocolates designed by this talented Duo. Although, they were looking for flexibility in working hours, trying to balance between work life and motherhood, being your own boss is challenging and self motivating. As Maya states it, it stimulates your imagination in a way you didn’t know dreams do come true.

Thus, the creative designs and personalized giveaways. Atelier Blanc is a couture event creators. Their services varies as follows:

Personalized souvenirs, giveaways, goodies bags; they take care of every single detail down to the texture of the ribbon they put or the quality of the sticker they design.

Tables settings: If You have a dinner at home, you are planning a surprise baby shower, or throwing a birthday to a 7 years old or 77 years old, their refined taste got you covered. You can close your eyes and count on them, or you can open them wide and be involved, your personal choice is appreciated and attended. Atelier BLANC provide Candy tables at hospitals for new born and new mommas.

Corporate? No problem; their experience in corporate needs make them the perfect tailor!

What makes their designs so unique?

Being picky and perfectionist women they are; the Ladies behind Atelier blanc always take it a step further into the research! Following the trends of the season or creating themselves the Trend, they are always unique and custom made. Their products are one of kind in uniqueness; they never make the same item or copy themselves; they have the ability; creation, imagination and refined taste to customise,personalise, embody the customer vision within a budget.

Therefore; whether your budget is limited or open; be sure your request is attended to carefully.

I personally call them sweet Therapist!

You have to meet with them to understand what I am talking about!

Everything is tailored and catered to the taste of the client. During the meeting; they listen carefully and interestingly to the client feelings and State of mind; trying to translate their needs into a unique product and one of a kind prodoctum.

As of the initiation of the meeting; research is a key feature in creativity, atelier blanc then put together an overall idea of what will the “vision” look like. At their Atelier; the immaculate stitches of colors and materials are merged; while on the run chasing for proper and adequate products to match the ideas proposed.

The chocolate they use is fine Belgian chocolate. Tasted and retasted; they always welcome clients feedback and customers different taste buds.

Atelier Blanc is a story of success engraving its name on the Walk of fame.

Lately i was encountered with a lot of anger from my eldest son. Some unexplained tantrums he throws although he turned 8 now and he has been since his birth the reflection of calmness, quietness and happy person. I was not prepared for a change in this attitude being the resilient he is. It happens that i underestimated some major changes in his life. After growing up with his brother of one year difference so smoothly, the thought did not cross my mind that having a little sister could change something in his Brain chemistry.

After digging, researching, observing his attitudes, my reactions, his questions and most of all his change of behavior; i decided to shed some light on Children’s Anger!

Yes! a child can be Angry just like a growing up!

No, being angry at them or for them does not help! It is Not Personal at all.

Let me state few of the reasons that could aggravate a child or make him snap:

Disappointment:

A child cannot understand or express this kind of feeling, if he messes up or you mess up as a parent with him; he will have many reactions,one of them among others can be anger.

Guilt:

When a child does something wrong, or an idea that bothers him crosses his mind; he will snap trying what he knows best to make the feeling go away! He screaaaams!

Jealousy:

Not to say More! have you ever had this feeling! Did you feel a sibling if favored? or a colleague is promoted when you should be! Where you in need of attention when some one else just took the credit by adding only the joke factor! Yep they feel it tooo!

The reaction: Mad! mad! SAD

Stress:

Don’t be shocked! Nowadays, kids get stressed easily!Whether the reason is rivalry (friends,siblings, friends of friends…); or the FOMO factor(fear of missing out) ; owning the latest trend, getting the higher grades, being in the spot/not being in the spot enough…and the list goes on!

Sadness/Anxiety:

Sometimes, just as us Adults, kids experience some negative thoughts, a fear of losing a parent! A lack of recognition or too much appreciation at some point that may be reduced due to parents personal reasons or state of mind. The responsibility that may lay on kids shoulders without you asking or advising (first born responsibility/middle child complex/ last born spoiling)! These can be applied on any of the kids , it doesn’t have to be in particular by this order… These are personal expectations that are not met, It could also be poor boundaries or rules set tot he kids; Lack of parents time.

Embarrassment/Frustration:

Do you kiss them good bye in front of the school door?

Do you share their stories with some other persons ( even if they are a family member)?!

Do you answer them with other than wanted to their questions?

Bottom Line: When our own hurt, grief, fear, disappointment, embarrassment, Jealousy, stress ,frustration and many of these negative feelings combine in our system or only one take over, we tend to React; to lose a nerve, to cry, to scream, to shout, to withdraw… As it is NORMAL feeling we, Adults, deal with! it should also be a normal feeling for kids to acknowledge. This anger should be accepted in a certain ways by parents who should empathize with their kids in order to find a solution, and teach them a”mindful” way to overcome and walk through this process.

A good answer to Anger is to communicate, but first agree with your child on a calming sanctuary ( a special place for him to calm down); there should be no punishment for this act (not applicable when the child hurts himself or someone). The special place/thing/book/notebook/retreat, should be agreed in a moment of quietness.

Last but not least! Hug them as tight as you can!

Play Charades with them, imitate them when they are angry… let them see themselves in a fun frame.

A baby; a girl; a young lady; a wife; a mother; a grand mother… A Woman; A Female …

We are all these throughout our journey; we become what we choose; we thrive to who we’d like to be… We are half of the world; we are half of humanity… We are in control! We take control!

We manage; we juggle…

We dance; we fight!

We run; we model!

We cook; we fly!

We write; we read

We light; we shine…

Our strength is our weakness; we have the heart to stand; to speak… We chose to silent; to hold on Tight…

My message To you is for you to love:

Your you;

Your heart; your mind; your shape and your height. The weight you carry throughout the life is How worried you were; or the nine month you’ve passed… How long you had to push; how long you had to fight… to bring a miracle; your miracle of life…

To build that house; to make them Proud… Your children as a part but Your family ad a start…

To chase a memory and future it as a present.

To live in that house; to bring up young souls…

You are a woman; as strong as leather.

YOU are a woman as soft as a feather…

Together we stand; together we rise… Apart we are only devil in disguise.

Children’s Day is around the corner. Children Are the future of a nation; they are the hope to humanity; they are these little minds we try to give our best; we try to fulfill our dreams through them. CHILDREN are mirrors of situations; they are born in families; surroundings; countries; colors and shapes And mindset they don’t choose to be in.

Children often express their feelings towards everything in different ways using different methods.

Children are these little humans we see wonderful. THEY AMAZE us in every thing they do.

Their inner goodness and pure hearts teach us every day a lesson. Their wise reactions to some situations make us feel small; little.

I call on you; every parent and ask you to nurture their goodness seeds. It is there; we should not prepare them for the cruel world; we should show them the Change we want to see in this cruel world. To be caring; sensitive and sympathise with others is not weakness no matter the gender; the shape; the color; the race; the age…

My kids and I have the habit to do twice a year a clean up to their room. We pick up toys in great conditions and wrap them to give away to centres; mosques; churches; for these to reach a needy family. We wanted to share with you what a project we cannot fulfill without your help.

When we count our endless blessings; we start noticing the suffering of others.

Above all; we are thankful for our Health… Health is the wealthiest Wealth!

That being said; kids Planet magazine is calling on Parents and their children to participate in a fundraising that goes to Make-A-Wish Foundation® UAE.

This organisation which you can find their profile in the above and below link; is a registered organisation in UAE which grant through fundraising and good people will; a wish to a child with a life threatening illness.

The idea is for kids to pitch in in this fundraising with their own pocket money; every participating child will have his name written on the wall and the amount he pitched in with.

The Whole process is very transparent; and when the amount we are looking for is raised; Kidsplanet and Make a wish will throw a small ceremony to celebrate the child and give him/her their wish.

As mentioned in the flyer; the amount will not exceed 30 dhs; to make it affordable for kids to share their money.
Please Spread the word.

City most visited places: airplane mock-up; a bus station; a cozy library; a market of fruits and veggies with trolleys; a role playing dress up room…

Right Across is the “Parents Gem”; a well placed; comfortably seated cafè! YES you can enjoy your coffee, tea, juice, cakes popcorn and More in there! And Oh! Most of these are organic products! GUILT-FREE

A huge section for Art, handcrafts, coloring, painting, play dough!

A long Stretched hallway; where you’ll find

A beautiful kids beauty salon

2 party rooms

A lounge room for staff

Wide Toilets area for Boys and another One for Girls; each area has 6 toilets booths; baby changing tops! TOILETS ARE SPOTLESS!

A wide; big very safe Gym Area for kids to jump; create their own obstacles and enjoy a mini wall climbing, mini trampoline and more…

The colors and the spotless clean aspect of this MAGICAL play area is very impressive! Really! Impressive!

The stretched out perfectly sectioned distribution of areas makes it smooth and easy to troll and scroll kids Wheels!

Last but not Least!

The STAFF! The reception, party coordinator, marketing director… the Marshals, the Playmates…. What a brilliant, vibrant Staff!

They Love what they do, they are smiley, helpful, cheerful, they get engaged with kids… They call them by their names, they run and jump and play around with them!

The Playmates are kids at heart!

And the Best part is DANCING TIME!

All the Staff get engaged in a Dance routine!

I danced with them myself!

Kids were lined up DANCING to the beats and copying their moves! Lined- UP literally, my kids who are relatively shy to dance and sing in public, actually danced and sang in the high Booths!

All I could think of is: Wow they even encourage kids self esteem and sociable skills.